And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
I wore wingtips for much of my working career. I also wore Bass Weejuns: Penny loafers and tasseled loafers. Now that I am retired, I wear slippers indoors and hiking shoes outdoors.
During my working days it was Johnson and Murphy, Allen Edmonds and Cole Haan. Now, it’s pretty much flip flops daily and Sketchers every now and then. In fact, my foot size increased almost a full size since retirement 9 years ago.
At around age 55, the arch in my foot "settled," and my shoe size increased by one full size. I looked it up and found out that it is a very common occurrence.
#4 Florsheim Wingtips were the fancy shoes I got a half size larger and the wide size as well. I would wear two pair of socks. They are snug now. A business work shoe was an Italian loafer unless I went back in the factory and it was a low-rise Merrell hard toe.
I couldn't imagine wearing something so uncomfortable. Deck shoes & loafers are more my speed.
ReplyDeleteThe brogue with your kilt.
ReplyDeleteNo brogues in that lineup.
DeleteThird on from the top is a brogue.
DeleteHave a pair of 30+ yr.old Alden black tassel loafers. Steel shank, have no idea how many times they've been re-soled. At least 4, maybe 5.
ReplyDeletePolishing dad's shoes. Part of my allowance. Do kids today even get an allowance?
ReplyDeleteI wore wingtips for much of my working career. I also wore Bass Weejuns: Penny loafers and tasseled loafers. Now that I am retired, I wear slippers indoors and hiking shoes outdoors.
ReplyDeleteI'm Old and had a couple pairs of Wing Tips. Times have changed for sure.
ReplyDeleteEuropean style wide toe shoes. Your toes will thank you.
ReplyDeleteMy toes hurt just looking at these…
ReplyDeleteDuring my working days it was Johnson and Murphy, Allen Edmonds and Cole Haan. Now, it’s pretty much flip flops daily and Sketchers every now and then. In fact, my foot size increased almost a full size since retirement 9 years ago.
ReplyDeleteAt around age 55, the arch in my foot "settled," and my shoe size increased by one full size. I looked it up and found out that it is a very common occurrence.
Delete#4 Florsheim Wingtips were the fancy shoes I got a half size larger and the wide size as well. I would wear two pair of socks. They are snug now. A business work shoe was an Italian loafer unless I went back in the factory and it was a low-rise Merrell hard toe.
ReplyDeleteThey might LOOK stiff and uncomfortable, but your feet will know true bliss when you wear them.
ReplyDeleteI had the occasion to wear my British Tan Oxfords just this past weekend.
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